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What you need to know about ...
Comfort and Safety
Oklahoma’s extreme weather
can have a dramatic impact
on a person’s health.
When temperatures rise to in-tense
highs, or fall to dramatic lows,
reduce risks by taking the appropri-ate
precautions.
Severe heat may cause illness or
even death. Overheating can result
in discomfort and heat cramps, heat
exhaustion, or, most severely, heat
stroke - which can be fatal.
Hot weather is not just an in-convenience,
and it needs to be ap-proached
sensibly.
Exposure to cold can cause inju-ry
or serious illness such as frostbite,
hypothermia or death.
The likelihood of injury depends
on factors such as physical activity,
clothing, working and living condi-tions,
and a person’s age and health. article revised October 2009
Heat wave
Big chill
Battling heat Combatting cold
• Dress appropriately
• Keep your body hydrated
• Find shelter from the sun
• Avoid over-exertion
• Young children and older
adults at higher risk
• Dress appropriately
• Wear a hat and gloves
• Wear waterproof boots
• Take off wet clothes
• Young children and older
adults at higher risk
This heat index maps illustrates how hot humans actually feel. To view the heat index
map, go to http://agweather.mesonet.org/. Click on “Weather”, select
“Air Temperature”, then “Heat Index.” For help, call (405) 325-3126.

What you need to know about ...
Comfort and Safety
Oklahoma’s extreme weather
can have a dramatic impact
on a person’s health.
When temperatures rise to in-tense
highs, or fall to dramatic lows,
reduce risks by taking the appropri-ate
precautions.
Severe heat may cause illness or
even death. Overheating can result
in discomfort and heat cramps, heat
exhaustion, or, most severely, heat
stroke - which can be fatal.
Hot weather is not just an in-convenience,
and it needs to be ap-proached
sensibly.
Exposure to cold can cause inju-ry
or serious illness such as frostbite,
hypothermia or death.
The likelihood of injury depends
on factors such as physical activity,
clothing, working and living condi-tions,
and a person’s age and health. article revised October 2009
Heat wave
Big chill
Battling heat Combatting cold
• Dress appropriately
• Keep your body hydrated
• Find shelter from the sun
• Avoid over-exertion
• Young children and older
adults at higher risk
• Dress appropriately
• Wear a hat and gloves
• Wear waterproof boots
• Take off wet clothes
• Young children and older
adults at higher risk
This heat index maps illustrates how hot humans actually feel. To view the heat index
map, go to http://agweather.mesonet.org/. Click on “Weather”, select
“Air Temperature”, then “Heat Index.” For help, call (405) 325-3126.